In the Presidents Garden

There is not many times you can say you have been in the house and garden of a President.
Today was the day that I can say, I have!
2ND DAY of Chinese new year and only one of 5 days a year you can enter.

The Istana is the official residence of the President of the Republic of Singapore. It occupies over 40 hectares of land along Orchard Road. It is a precious and important part of Singapore's history and heritage, and has borne witness to Singapore's many historical milestones.
The Istana building was built by the British Colonial government to house its governors. Completed in 1869, it was then known as the Government House. The building was handed over to the Singapore Government when Singapore attained self government in 1959, and renamed Istana (?Palace? in Malay).

And to see a bird like this was a treat also.